2009 was considering, a pretty good year for us even with the so called GFC we still worked almost as much as the previous year and that was with me having all of July off to do my U.S. trip.
Although this year proved to be a little down on some of the pelagic species like tuna and big queenies there was still plenty of fish to catch and most clients seemed to enjoy their experience here in Weipa. Next years bookings have already exceeded expectations with very little space left in the early part of the year.
Lee has finished with us at the end of Oct and has decided not to be returning next year!
We wish Lee all the best for the future and with whatever endeavours he may persue.
As we already had quite a few bookings for 4 boats Justin Duggen from Sydney will be working with us over May and possibly a few other weeks during 2010.
Justin guides on Sydney harbour and is an accredited fly casting instructor and a great guy so hopefully we will all get some benifit from his knowledge & skills
Jason(Owey) and I worked right to the end of the season finishing on the 27th Nov.
Notso had to get a bit of a blue water fix opting to work a couple of weeks with Jim Dalling on "Reel Chase" out of Cairns where one of his clients caught a 1100lb Black marlin on about the second day, looks like Notso still hasn't lost his touch!.
SHIMANO Australia will be one of our major sponsors next year and we look forward to working with them.
So for now it is all maintenance and jobs around the house for a few months.
Longtail has been stripped down and motor removed for some modifications.
I am fitting more rod holders, more rod storage and a 80lb thrust 24v Minnkota electric to the bow, which should make the boat more verstile and a add some stealth on the flats.
Should be awesome for next season!
Thank you to our sponsors for for their generosity in 2009 - Gillies, Sage, Rio, Fin's & Shimano, we look forward to 2010
I will try to show you some pics of the wet season over the coming weeks so stay tuned, in the mean time to all of our valued clients and friends from myself, Owy and Notso, Sue and Kristy we hope you have a wonderful and Happy Xmas and New year! See you in 2010
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